Norwalk, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06850
Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,078
- 1,040/sq mi High-density area
- $123,633
- Median income Above-median income area
- $581,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norwalk pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,040
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06850 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06850 (Norwalk, CT) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.1 in 2023 to 205.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06850 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 18,078 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 1,040 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06850 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,633 (9% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,941. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $581,200 (34% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $2,170; 54.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 06850 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 06850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06850.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06850, Norwalk, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,078
Population
17.4
Area (sq mi)
1,040
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06850?
40.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
27.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$123,633
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$65,941
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06850 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Norwalk, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$123,633 Top 31% higher than 69% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,598housing units
8,598
Total Housing Units
8,138
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$581,200
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$2,170
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06850 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 143 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 161 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 194 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 499 business establishments in ZIP 06850, employing approximately 5,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $516,104,000.
499
Businesses
5,466
Employees
$516.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 50 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06850 vs 06856 →
ZIP 06850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06854
Norwalk (06854)
29,100 residents
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
26,703 residents
- 06880
Westport (06880)
26,647 residents
- 06820
Darien (06820)
20,732 residents
- 06840
New Canaan (06840)
19,738 residents
- 06850
Norwalk (06850)
18,078 residents
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
18,071 residents
- 06907 9,016
Stamford (06907)
9,016 residents
- 06855 7,892
Norwalk (06855)
7,892 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06850 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06820
Darien (06820)
$250,000 median income
- 06840
New Canaan (06840)
$250,000 median income
- 06853
Norwalk (06853)
$250,000 median income
- 06880
Westport (06880)
$250,000 median income
- 06897
Wilton (06897)
$242,199 median income
- 06850
Norwalk (06850)
$123,633 median income
- 06851
Norwalk (06851)
$111,341 median income
- 06855
Norwalk (06855)
$106,439 median income
- 06907
Stamford (06907)
$106,379 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06850 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06856 | Norwalk, CT | 3 | 1.6 mi |
| 06854 | Norwalk, CT | 29,100 | 2.7 mi |
| 06851 | Norwalk, CT | 26,703 | 2.2 mi |
| 06853 | Norwalk, CT | 3,646 | 4.0 mi |
| 06855 | Norwalk, CT | 7,892 | 3.3 mi |
| 06897 | Wilton, CT | 18,071 | 5.6 mi |
| 06820 | Darien, CT | 20,732 | 3.9 mi |
| 06840 | New Canaan, CT | 19,738 | 3.7 mi |
| 06907 | Stamford, CT | 9,016 | 4.4 mi |
| 06880 | Westport, CT | 26,647 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06850, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,078 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06850 in?
ZIP code 06850 (Norwalk) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06850?
ZIP code 06850 in Norwalk, CT has a population of 18,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06850?
The median household income in ZIP 06850 is $123,633, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06850?
The median home value in ZIP 06850 is $581,200, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06850?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06850 is White at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06850?
ZIP code 06850 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 5,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06850?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06850 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Construction (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06850?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06850 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06850?
In ZIP code 06850, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06850?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06850 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06850?
In ZIP code 06850, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06850?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06850 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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